The Calder Cup, the American Hockey League's ultimate prize, is named after the National Hockey League's first president, Frank Calder.
Mr. Calder was instrumental in the formation of the AHL in the mid-1930's and served as president of the NHL until his death in 1943.
The Calder Cup, which gained its current design in 2001, is awarded annually to the AHL playoff champion. The names of the players, coaches and support staff from the 20 most recent winners adorn the base; the plaques containing all previous years' champions are on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.